Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems)

Department of Veterans Affairs; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a senior HRIS program lead to direct the HRIS program area and provide advisory and technical services across HR information systems. You will supervise staff, analyze complex HRIS issues, and develop innovative solutions to meet agency needs.

The role includes producing analytical reports, managing access controls, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and effective system utilization.

Qualifications

• Experience directing HRIS programs and providing advisory services.
• Ability to supervise employees and manage program initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills to generate reports for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise day-to-day HRIS program activities.
• Advise top management, identify problems, and implement solutions.
• Analyze HRIS applications to meet business needs and develop innovations.
• Produce analytical reports for oversight bodies and stakeholders.
• Manage access requests and validate data accuracy across systems.
• Research new practices for shared services HR programs.

Skills

Supervision

HRIS

Advisory

Data analysis

Reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Summary

This is a Detail Not to Exceed One Year, however, the detail may be made permanent without additional competition. This position is located in Business Operations, VA Central Office (VACO), Human Resources Service Center (HRSC). The primary purpose of this position is to direct the Human Resources Information Systems program area and provide advisory and technical services in all areas relating to Human Resources Information Systems.

Major Duties

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of employees and oversight of the HRIS programs
• Serve as an advisor to top level management, identifying and analyzing problems, while developing and implementing solutions related to operating systems support
• Analyze complex problems relating to HRIS systems and applications, to develop creative and innovative approaches, methods or alternatives in order to meet HR anticipated business program needs
• Produce analytical reports, studies, and other sources and making them available to a wide variety of constituents, including oversight bodies and internal and external stakeholders
• Manage all requests, projects, and issues related to the monitoring, approving, facilitating, and managing of access requests to various automated HR systems, and validating the accuracy of information across various systems
• Research and investigate new or improved information and management practices for application to shared services HR programs or operations.
• Design, document, develop, modify, unit test, and implement application changes and new technology used in HR systems.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: May be available at Manager's discretion.
Telework: May be authorized in accordance with agency policy.
Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work.
Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space.
Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandate requires selectee to report in person unless an approved exemption is already in place.

Position Description/PD#

PD003920

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report

Not required

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in Human Resources, Human Resources Development, Human Resources Management, Business, Business Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Management, Organizational Behavior, Pre-Law/Law, Legal Studies, Health Care Management/Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Human Services, Leadership and/or Humanities. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Evaluations IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position